Nothing Phone (2) alternatives: Phones from OnePlus, Apple, Samsung, Google around Rs 45,000

Nothing Phone (2) has finally launched in India at a starting price of Rs 44,999 with a radical design language similar to the brand’s first generation Phone (1). The new phone features the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship processor and a dual 50MP+50MP camera setup at the back.

Additional specs include a 32MP selfie shooter, a 6.7 inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 4,700mAh battery pack with 45W fast wired and 15W wireless charging.

In this article, we evaluate competitors of the Nothing Phone (2) in the same price segment.

Nothing Phone (2) alternatives

OnePlus 11R 5G

Display: 6.74-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Battery and charging: 5,000mAh, 100W wired fast charging
Main camera: 50MP main with OIS + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro
Front camera: 16MP, 1080p/30FPS
OS: Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Price: 8GB+128GB: Rs 39,999, 16GB+256GB: Rs 44,999

PROS	CONS
Impressive performance and battery life Premium design Decent primary camera	Ultra-wide and macro sensors can be improved

Apple iPhone 13

Display: 6.1-inch OLED display, 60Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Apple A15 Bionic
Battery and charging: 3,240mAH, fast wired and 15W MagSafe wireless charging
Main camera: 12MP main + 12MP ultra-wide
Front camera: 12MP, 4K/60FPS
OS: iOS 16
Price: 128GB: Rs 60,999, 256GB: Rs 70,999, 512GB: Rs 90,999,

PROS	CONS
Excellent performer Capable cameras Long-lasting battery life	Slow wired and wireless charging speeds No high refresh-rate screen

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

Display: 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus
Chipset: Snapdragon 888
Battery and charging: 4,500mAh, 25W wired and 15W wireless charging
Main camera: 12MP main with OIS + 12MP ultra-wide + 8MP 3x telephoto
Front camera: 32MP with 4K/30FPS
OS: One UI 5.1 based on Android 13
Price: 8+256GB, Rs 49,999

PROS	CONS
Stunning display Stylish, comfortable design Capable selfie and main cameras Clean UI	Expensive Not the fastest phone in the market Slow wired and wireless charging speeds

Google Pixel 7a

Display: 6.1″ OLED with 90Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Google Tensor G2
Battery and charging: 4,385mAH, 18W wired and 7.5 wireless charging
Main camera: 64MP main + 13MP ultra-wide
Front camera: 13MP, 4K/30FPS
OS: Android 13 with Pixel Experience UI
Price: 128GB: Rs 43,999

PROS	CONS
Top-notch photography Refined, bloat-free UI Decent battery life Good display	Performance can feel lacking Slow charging speeds Comes only in 128GB storage

iQOO Neo 7 Pro

Display: 6.78-inch FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Battery and charging: 5,000mAH, 100W fast charging
Main camera: 50MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro
Front camera: 16MP, 1080P/30FPS
OS: Android 13 with FuntouchOS
Price: 8GB+12GB: Rs 34,999, 12GB+256GB: Rs 37,999

PROS	CONS
Good performance Refreshing colour option and design All-day battery and fast charging support	Low-quality ultra-wide and macro cameras FuntouchOS comes with pre-installed bloatware